SakshiBetty Ford
Unfortunately, we tend to keep our focus more on the extracurricular activities of the First Ladies and forgets about their impact that they make in the fashion industry. Betty Ford was the feminist and established her own Betty Ford Center. Along with admiring them for their social work, we should also pay attention to their style as after all, they are the one who represents the nation on the international level.
Ida Saxton McKinley
This first lady was famous for her unique style statement. She had her signature style that included the standing collar and an insert of chiffon. Further, her dresses were trimmed with pintucks. She used to have pleated ruffles with her underskirts.
Frances Folsom Cleveland
Frances Folsom Cleveland got featured graced the covers of Leslie’s and Harper’s, all because of her inspiring fashion statement. Even at her wedding, the Washington Post had high praise of her. The Washington Post too could not help but admired her style preferences on her wedding day. The newspaper wrote “The bride wore an enchanting white dress of ivory satin, simply garnished on the high corsage with India muslin crossed in Grecian folds and carried in exquisite falls of simplicity over the petticoat, The orange blossom garniture, commencing upon the veil in a superb coronet, is continued throughout the costume with artistic skill.”
Caroline Harrison
Caroline Harrison was the wife of Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd president of U.S. She too had a knack for fashion and kept inspiring others with her amazing style statements. She appeared in a gown that had an acorn stitched in the back of the dress. She wore it to honor her state, Indiana. She was considered “a sensible example for American Women.” by The Philadelphia Times.
Ellen Arthur
It was Ellen Arthur’s husband the 21st president of U.S, that garnered much attention for his dressing style. In those time the first ladies were usually overlooked and the entire focus was circled in the fashion of president. Though Ellen could not enjoy that special attention like her successors did, It would be unfair to say that her husband did not have any fashion knowledge. In fact, he was one of the best-dressed men in the country. No need to say his style statement was the hot topic for the media and the public.
Michelle Obama On The Second Inauguration
When Obama became president for the second time, the first lady once again showed her faith in Jason Wu. Her velvet and red colored gown had a halter neck. She further beautified her style with the diamond ring designed by Kimberly Mcdonalds and shoes by Jimmy Choo.
Jason Wu shared his experience working with the First Lady to The New York Times. He called it an honor to design clothes for the First Lady for him. Michelle is an international style icon. She has become the cover girl of Vogue thrice.